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Drake made a birthday wish come true for Downers Grove girl at Lurie Children’s Hospital

Drake made a birthday wish come true for Downers Grove girl at Lurie Children’s Hospital

11-year-old girl Sofia Sanchez asked Drake to visit her on her birthday while she awaits a heart transplant. Sofia saw her birthday wish come true when the three-time Grammy Award winner stopped by her hospital room Monday. He mother Natalie Sanchez says she’s been listening to Drake’s music during her seven-week stay at Ann & Robert…

Dennis Rodman crashes Pearl Jam’s Chicago concert to talk politics

Dennis Rodman crashes Pearl Jam’s Chicago concert to talk politics

Pearl Jam continues to court political controversy, this time in Chicago where the band allowed former NBA star Dennis Rodman to take the stage and reportedly talk about North Korea to the crowd. According to TMZ, the former Bulls star showed up to the band’s concert at PJ’s Wrigley Field on Saturday where he not only…

PAWS pet of the week: Harold & Kumar!

PAWS pet of the week: Harold & Kumar!

Harold & Kumar (bonded pair): The best things come in twos! Harold and Kumar are a bonded pair looking for a home together. Often found snuggling together or chasing a toy mouse, these sweet boys are a volunteer favorite at PAWS Chicago. Eight-year-old Harold is crazy about people. This sweet boy will immediately climb into your lap and…

Why is John’s father being censored?

Why is John’s father being censored?

Big John and Ramblin’ Ray comment on the photo of John’s father that is being cropped in the paper’s obituary for him having a beer in his hand. Here’s the image: Listen to them wonder why they decided to cop the beer:   Charles C. Howell 1931-2018 Charles C. Howell passed away July 3rd, 2018…

Pearl Jam under fire over poster depicting Trump’s corpse, burning White House

Pearl Jam under fire over poster depicting Trump’s corpse, burning White House

Grunge rockers Pearl Jam are in hot water over a concert poster depicting a burning White House with an eagle picking at a skeleton that has hair like President Donald Trump. The poster also features an endorsement of Democratic Sen. Jon Tester and a note from the bassist on the back that calls him “the…